Principal Alternative Learning Academy

Principal Alternative Learning Academy West Warwick Public Schools Maisie E. Quinn School - West Warwick, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board Job Details

Job ID:

5679126

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

Position Summary:

West Warwick Public Schools seeks a strong educational leader to assume the vital position of Principal for a school that serves as the WWPS alternative learning program for middle and high school students. The candidate must possess effective communication skills and a commitment to a distributed leadership model of management and instructional leadership.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Must be able to articulate a vision for an alternative school in West Warwick to meet the needs of all students.
• Responsible for building and improving the school's culture, climate, and instructional programs.
• Manage the organization, operations, and available resources to promote a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Establish and implement clear instructional goals and specific achievement objectives for the school.
• Work within the framework of policies, laws, and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities.
• Coordinate the program activities of staff and students in developing goals, mission statements, etc. Facilitates change and innovation in the instructional program.
• Participate in curriculum development efforts. Clarify or interpret the educational aims/objectives of the school program. Evaluate the total instructional program.
• Participate in the development of a Work-Based Learning Program.
• Advocate for the use of technology to change the delivery of instruction.
• Provide in-service staff development opportunities to address specific needs. Organize orientation programs for new staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of at-risk students.

Special Student Populations:

(ESL, special education Title I students, and at-risk students) coordinate activities in the planning, organization, staffing and review of programs serving the above special populations in the school.

• Work in conjunction with the principal of the middle school & high school in the coordination and articulation of transitional programs.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the school's strategic plan in alignment with the District Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for organizing and supervising school sponsored events within and outside of the school.
• Assess the effectiveness of the school's programs and report annually to the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee any necessary changes.
• Remain current of changes in local, state and national education policy.
• Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect in an ethical manner.
• Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.
• Prepare the master schedules for students/staff.
• Perform technical/managerial duties necessary to the daily operations of the school.
• Prepare the annual operating budget for the school.
• Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and appearance for the entire school complex.
• Influence policy and implement the same at the building level.
• Conduct building level staff meetings.
• Communicates program progress, school programs, achievements and special events and activities.
• Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
• Model integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the development of a caring and supportive school community.
• Embrace diversity and gender equity in support of a multi-lingual, multicultural, multi-social and economically diverse community.
• Participate in district-wide initiatives - examples to include alternative schools, management information, safety, teacher evaluations and School Improvement Team.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of at-risk students.
• Perform any other duties as may be necessary from one's own observation or as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee.

Supervises and Evaluates:

• Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all personnel assigned to Alternative Learning Academy.

Minimal Qualifications:

• R.

I.

certification:

Building Level Administrator PK-12

• Master's Degree
• Three years successful teaching experience
• Knowledgeable of the Rhode Island Special Education Referral to Placement Process
• Knowledgeable of Multi-Tier System of Supports
• Knowledge and experience with educator teacher evaluation
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in the integration of technology in instruction
• Supervisory\administrative experience in servicing students with Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Emotional Disturbance.

Term Of Employment:

• Work year with salary as determined by the West Warwick School Committee.

Evaluation:

• An annual performance evaluation will be completed by the Superintendent or designee.

Position Type:

Full-time